4 - $500.00 Scholarships will be awarded for the Spring 2012 Semester
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must be a New Mexico Resident
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at UNM-Taos
Applicants who have earned an Associate or Bachelor degree are NOT eligible (unless otherwise dictated by scholarship)
Applicants must be enrolled full-time
Applicant must have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA (unless otherwise dictated by scholarship)
A 500 word essay on necessity of scholarship funds or on professional and personal aspirations
Preference will be given to those students who have been:
GED recipients,
Candidates from alternative and/or reform schools, juvenile diversion programs and/or justice centers, and state correction facilities; and
Adult students seeking to pursue an education later in life or those returning for a “second chance” at postsecondary education.
In addition to demonstrated financial need, primary criteria for scholarship consideration are a candidate’s academic promise (generally defined), maturity, character, leadership, perseverance, and commitment to community service.
To apply, please submit:
An official application, including a written essay, up to 500 words, on your personal and professional aspirations, and the supports and challenges you face in accomplishing your goals and dreams and in attaining a college education.
Chistine Apodaca Memorial Scholarhip
2 - $500 Scholarships will be awarded for the Spring 2012 Semester
Eligibility Criteria:
· Scholarship is intended for Single Mothers majoring in Art
· Applicants must be a New Mexico Resident
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at UNM-Taos
Applicants who have earned an Associate or Bachelor degree are NOT eligible (unless otherwise dictated by scholarship)
Applicants must be enrolled full-time
Applicant must have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA (unless otherwise dictated by scholarship)
A 500 word essay on necessity of scholarship funds or on professional and personal aspirations
UNM-TAA
2 - $500 Scholarships will be awarded for the Spring 2012 Semester
Eligibility Criteria:
· Must be a member of the UNM-TAA
· Applicants must be a New Mexico Resident
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at UNM-Taos
Applicants who have earned an Associate or Bachelor degree are NOT eligible (unless otherwise dictated by scholarship)
Applicants must be enrolled full-time
Applicant must have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA (unless otherwise dictated by scholarship)
A 500 word essay on necessity of scholarship funds or on professional and personal aspirations
** To apply to be a member of UNM-TAA visit: http://unmtaa.com/
Circle of Giving
2 - $500 Scholarships will be awarded for the Spring 2012 Semester
Eligibility Criteria:
· Applicants must be a New Mexico Resident
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at UNM-Taos
Applicants who have earned an Associate or Bachelor degree are NOT eligible (unless otherwise dictated by scholarship)
Applicants must be enrolled full-time
Applicant must have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA (unless otherwise dictated by scholarship)
A 500 word essay on necessity of scholarship funds or on professional and personal aspirations
Applications available at the Student Enrollment Department Deadline: January 20, 2012
